administrative officer

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) seeks an Administrative Officer to lead the management of business functions in support of assigned research programs.

Location will be determined upon selection and may involve various ARS sites across the United States. The incumbent serves as a trusted advisor on accounting, financial management, personnel processes, and policy implementation, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with applicable laws and

Responsibilities

• Provides advisory services and formulates location admin policies and objectives.
• Collaborates with location and Area management to align business needs with processes.
• Acts as primary advisor on accounting and financial management to officials.
• Guides management on HR policies, recruitment, merit promotion, and training.
• Implements and oversees the Employee Orientation Program for new hires.

Job description

These positions are located within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS). The location of these positions will be determined upon selection.
In this position, you will serve as the Administrative Officer for the assigned location providing leadership in the management of business functions in support of assigned research programs.

Duties

• Provides management advisory services and formulates and implements Location administrative management policies, procedures, operations, goals, and objectives.
• Works closely with location and Area management officials to ensure business needs of the customer are achieved. Integrates management needs with the general business processes of the location.
• Serves as the primary advisor and technical resource to officials on accounting and financial management matters.
• Advises management officials regarding procedures, laws, regulations, and policies dealing with workforce diversity, recruitment, merit promotion, training, and other human resources related activities.
• Implements and oversees the Employee Orientation Program assuring that necessary information is provided to new employees and assuring that appropriate content changes are made.